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The phrasal verb 'to let'
Former-TeacherDate: Tuesday, 10.01.2012, 17:44 | Message # 1
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Read the following examples of the verb 'to let':
- He isn't guilty. Let him off (don't punish him).
- After the match I felt let up (no more strength)
- He let me down and I couldn't believe him any more (was bad to me).
- Don't let him in. He will eat everything.
 
ZlangoDate: Tuesday, 10.01.2012, 23:17 | Message # 2
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There are some examples:
- Let the fresh air in, I can barely breathe.
- He let me on the whole truth and let me down. (tell the truth; it disappointed me)
- John let the bomb off and there were many injured people. Thanks God, nobody died (explode)
 
mencantaDate: Wednesday, 11.01.2012, 23:29 | Message # 3
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There are also some examples of verb 'to let' :
- I went to the tailoring shop because my trousers needed letting out. (being larger) The seamstress advised letting down them too (making longer)
- The teacher lets out us during the lesson without asking permission. (allows to go out)
- Bloomsbury let out Joanne Rowling's first book about Harry Potter in June 1997. (published)
- You can let in any time you want. I am always very happy to see you. (you are allowed to enter)
- John was let down because he didn't manage to do all his duties. ( was lowered)


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